Due in March/April/May 2013 Roll Call New Sticky!!

[TT_3814]

Surgena~ That's too bad :/ here's hoping your scan goes well!

Mrshonyez~ Keeping my fingers crossed for you too!! Wow, still full?! They are crazy busy.. xx

Had my check up today, still 3cm but 70% effaced now. C-section date is completely set, 4/11/13 @ 9:30am. :)

[TT_3814]

Sorry, correcting a double post

[mrshonyez]

As of right now they are completely full still... So I doubt I'll have much luck in the morning :( and if I don't have the baby before Sunday, DH has to leave again! Ahh! I don't know what I'm going to do.

[Winngrin]

TT, what will they do if you go into labor before your cs date?

Good luck MrsH, hoping they can get you in!

[TT_3814]

Mrshoneyez- :( ((((hugs)))) I hope they will have an opening very soon, I blame the full moon.. Can't believe they're that packed for this long.

Winn~ Unless labor is so fast that I show up pushing, it would still be a c-section but with the OB on call. Yay for 36 weeks!!! :D

[mrshonyez]

I was thinking the same thing about the moon! Of course my body must not have gotten the memo though lol. But that's ok with me ;) I wonder what they do if someone comes in labor when they're that full though? Anyways, glad you got your date booked!! So exciting!

[Rosie85]

Bummer about the hospital being so full! I had no clue there was a full moon, haha. I really hope they find room tomorrow for you!

No labor for me yet. I am hoping the unit is dead when I go in, I really want the birthing suite called the taj mahal. The whole labor and delivery was redone and this taj mahal room is a corner unit with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the river, it is soooo super duper nice!

[mrshonyez]

I didn't either Rosie, I joked about it in my head since they were packed, then a friend mentioned the full moon. I had no clue lol. Oh my gosh, that suite sounds amazing!! We have nothing like that here! I hope you get it! I'll totally be jealous though lol ;)

[mrshonyez]

Well I did get lucky, I'm at the hospital all hooked up :) baby should be here today!!

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

Woohoo!!! Good luck today. Can't wait to see pics of your little man!!!

[ynwa]

Well I did get lucky, I'm at the hospital all hooked up :) baby should be here today!!

Yay good luck:.)

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

Sorry for the stupid question, but what does it mean when your cervix is short? Had my 35 week appt today and my doc checked me. Cervix was high and short. I usually get induced due to liver issues, but didn't have them with my last pregnancy or this one.
Also having an ultrasound tonight. Baby was measuring small. I'm nervous...

[Tiffani3]

Well I did get lucky, I'm at the hospital all hooked up :) baby should be here today!!

Argh I can't wait how exciting good luck sweetie xx xx

[hotdogz&boyz]

From what I know, shortening is the first indication of body prepping for labor. Up til about 32 weeks they want you "high and long." And then it starts to drop and shorten before it starts to dilate. So I think it's normal at this phase? But I hope baby measures good on the sono. :)

Good luck mrshonyez! Hope it's smooth and easy!

[mrshonyez]

I'm pretty sure hotdogz is right :) from what I read online, the cervix is 4cm normally, but shortens in length as labor approaches. Basically the same thing as effacement I think! I could e wrong though...
And thanks everyone, this labor has been amazing and completely pain free! I'm just hanging out at 6cm in my room while DH runs a quick errand lol.

[Cinss]

Yay Mrshoneyz! Maybe you are holding your new baby right now? Cant wait for an update :)

[Bimby]

Oh how exciting to wake up and hear about a possible new baby :) hope all is well mrshonyez :)
I had a random check last ob appt (she read notes wrong and thought I was 35 weeks with a transverse baby hence the check) and she said I was closed but shortening.. I was only 31 weeks though eek!!!

[Rosie85]

I bet mrshonyez is holding her little man! Exciting!

[mrshonyez]

Thanks ladies!! He was born this afternoon after just under 4 hours of labor :) I felt nothing and it was amazing lol. He's huge... 8lbs 12.4oz 20 3/4"! Way bigger than my other two, and he was early! He's got a lot of rolls on him lol. I'll post pictures soon :)

[Rosie85]

Wow! Congrats! Tell us the secret to no pain...I really want to know.

I bet he is adorable, can't wait for pictures!

[TT_3814]

How awesome that you got a room!! Congrats on your baby boy, YAY!!!! :D Can't wait to see pics and glad labor and delivery was super easy! :)

[mrshonyez]

Thanks!! I wish it was some awesome secret, but they just gave me an epidural and then broke my water, so it was easy peasy! My first two births were pretty traumatizing, so this was a nice change. And even though he's the biggest and I had a 2nd degree tear, I have very little pain now compared to before.

[Butterfly Spirit]

Thanks ladies!! He was born this afternoon after just under 4 hours of labor :) I felt nothing and it was amazing lol. He's huge... 8lbs 12.4oz 20 3/4"! Way bigger than my other two, and he was early! He's got a lot of rolls on him lol. I'll post pictures soon :)

YAAAAAAAAAY, I can't wait to see pics!!! Congrats Momma!!! :D :running: :diaper:

[Bimby]

How wonderful!!! Congratulations on the birth of you little man :) Cant wait to see pics of him :):):) xx

[Butterfly Spirit]

Thanks!! I wish it was some awesome secret, but they just gave me an epidural and then broke my water, so it was easy peasy! My first two births were pretty traumatizing, so this was a nice change. And even though he's the biggest and I had a 2nd degree tear, I have very little pain now compared to before.

I love epis!!!! This one did cause me quite a bit of pain recovery wise..It was very bad in the beginning though.. constant pain on the left side of my tailbone, and like my whole left butt cheek.. SO strange. I still feel it at times when I lay down so I don't know if it's permanent or what.

[homebirthing princess]

Yay congratulations mrsH on the birth of your baby boy :) so happy you got the birth you wanted and all is well....I bet he's gorgeous can't wait to see a pic :) xxx

[Tiffani3]

Yay Congratulations on your little man mrshonyez I'm glad it all went well for you. What have you named him?? Xx

[Cinss]

Thanks ladies!! He was born this afternoon after just under 4 hours of labor :) I felt nothing and it was amazing lol. He's huge... 8lbs 12.4oz 20 3/4"! Way bigger than my other two, and he was early! He's got a lot of rolls on him lol. I'll post pictures soon :)

http://dl3.glitter-graphics.net/pub/510/510893jw66vvm510.jpg (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)

[Bimby]

Tiffani are you next hun?? Its going right get busy on here soon with the April bubbas :)

[Cinss]

April

Tiffani3 - Due April 2 -
Rosie85- Due April 7 -
NeedPink - Due April 9 -
TT_3814 - Due April 11 -
Grace - Due April 11 -
MummyPink - Due April 13 -
ynwa - Due April 15 -
HaleyR - Due April 15 -
Wishing4Pink - Due April 17 -
NCBeachyGrl - Due April 19 -
Nes - Due April 22 -
Winngrin - Due April 25 -
ThreeMenAndALady - Due April 29 -
Babydust- Due April 29 -

[Tiffani3]

Tiffani are you next hun?? Its going right get busy on here soon with the April bubbas :)

Yes!!!!!! Getting a little nervous, I'm having acupunture done today so hopefully that might trigger something off! Xx

[ynwa]

April

Tiffani3 - Due April 2 -
Rosie85- Due April 7 -
NeedPink - Due April 9 -
TT_3814 - Due April 11 -
Grace - Due April 11 -
MummyPink - Due April 13 -
ynwa - Due April 15 -
HaleyR - Due April 15 -
Wishing4Pink - Due April 17 -
NCBeachyGrl - Due April 19 -
Nes - Due April 22 -
Winngrin - Due April 25 -
ThreeMenAndALady - Due April 29 -
Babydust- Due April 29 -
My c section is booked for 8th April:.)

[ynwa]

Thanks!! I wish it was some awesome secret, but they just gave me an epidural and then broke my water, so it was easy peasy! My first two births were pretty traumatizing, so this was a nice change. And even though he's the biggest and I had a 2nd degree tear, I have very little pain now compared to before.

Congrats on the safe delivery of your baby,can't wait to see some pics:.)

[Rosie85]

My due date is still up in the air, really not sure when to expect the baby! Really hoping for a day between the 4th and 8th. Haven't been having many contractions anymore. I go into the doc today but my regular doc is not in so not sure I will even get a progress check. Not sure if it caused me to actually go early last time but my doc likes to do membrane sweeps at 38 and 39 weeks and I won't be getting one at all unless I make it to next Friday which would be my almost due date anyway, at least my self given due date. Ha.

[Rosie85]

Yes!!!!!! Getting a little nervous, I'm having acupunture done today so hopefully that might trigger something off! Xx

Hope things get going for you! I am getting nervous too, knowing I'm going to have a lot of pain soon is nerve wracking!

[Tiffani3]

Hope things get going for you! I am getting nervous too, knowing I'm going to have a lot of pain soon is nerve wracking!

It is isn't it dreading it but can't wait for the pain either its strange. I've been late with all of my boys so really hoping it might help. Xx

[Bimby]

Acupuncture worked for me with both boys :) so exciting!!

[hotdogz&boyz]

Congrats!! So glad your baby boy is here and it was easy for you :) Such exciting news!

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

Congrats on your baby boy!!!! Can't wait to see some pics.

Had my ultrasound last night. Baby is weighing more than they thought...between 6.5 and 7 lbs. All that worry for nothing!!! He's head down.

Can't wait for these babies ladies!!!

[Tiffani3]

Bimby it worked for me too with ds3 so we'll see how it goes! God I'm really quite scared now!!!!!

that's good news ThreeMenAndALady they do love to worry you for nothing.

Xx

[mummypink]

Huge congratulations mrshonyez!

I wonder who will be next! =)

I keep getting possible labour pains and then nothing ... so infuriating not knowing when it is going to happen. I am normally so organised and have everything scheduled but this is such a major thing and we just have to wait and see!

Rosie - I know what you mean. They don't do any internal checks here unless you go 2 weeks over due so I don't even know how I am progressing. At my last midwife appointment I had a different midwife who said baby was head down but not fixed although she doubted he would move now. I'm not convinced as she barely put her hands on me and he is so low down now I would be surprised if he wasn't fixed!

I'm bouncing on my aerobics ball like crazy, taking raspberry leaf tablets, and trying acupressure points to try and encourage my little man to arrive. I really don't want to go overdue, I'm so uncomfortable now and keep worrying about how I will cope with 3 children so I just want to get on with it!! x

[hotdogz&boyz]

^^That last sentence is brilliant. How I feel exactly. I am constantly wondering how it is gonna be with three...it kills me to have to wait and wait. Not that I want a preemie, but it's hard when my style is more "jump in head first" and I have do much time to think about it!

Hopefully soon for you!

[mrshonyez]

I'll read back through what I've missed a bit later, but here's a pic of my squishy-ness ;)
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x66/bandbaby1/1FB5EC1A-9496-49B2-80A2-E9B5EBD76D05-11863-00000C9F6BB1EAC5_zps3fb22bb3.jpg

[ynwa]

I'll read back through what I've missed a bit later, but here's a pic of my squishy-ness ;)
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x66/bandbaby1/1FB5EC1A-9496-49B2-80A2-E9B5EBD76D05-11863-00000C9F6BB1EAC5_zps3fb22bb3.jpg
Wow he is perfect:.)x

[mummypink]

Awwww Mrshoneyz he is absolutely gorgeous!!! Can't believe I'm going to have one of those soon!!! :D xxxxxxxx

[jark22]

I'll read back through what I've missed a bit later, but here's a pic of my squishy-ness ;)
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x66/bandbaby1/1FB5EC1A-9496-49B2-80A2-E9B5EBD76D05-11863-00000C9F6BB1EAC5_zps3fb22bb3.jpg

Oh my goodness! That is one of the most gorgeous newborns I have ever seen! Congratulations! He is just perfect!

[Rosie85]

Mrs! He is just dreamy and squishy as can be! Enjoy your cuddles!

[Tiffani3]

Argggggghhh mrshonyez he's so yummy xx

[Wishing4Pink]

Huge congratulations to you mrshonyez on your gorgeous little boy x

[TT_3814]

Too cute!!!! Very sweet and squishy, enjoy every bit of him!! :awe:

[Cinss]

April

Tiffani3 - Due April 2 -
Rosie85- Due April 4 to 8 -
ynwa - Due April 8 -
NeedPink - Due April 9 -
TT_3814 - Due April 11 -
Grace - Due April 11 -
MummyPink - Due April 13 -
HaleyR - Due April 15 -
Wishing4Pink - Due April 17 -
NCBeachyGrl - Due April 19 -
Nes - Due April 22 -
Winngrin - Due April 25 -
ThreeMenAndALady - Due April 29 -
Babydust- Due April 29 -

[Cinss]

wow complete perfection mrshoneyz! I want one just like that!!!

[Bimby]

Oh he is delicous Mrs Honyez!!! I wanna squeeze him!! I bet you just stare all day at that face, he is just precious! Congratulations again :) xx

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

I can't get over his perfect little face. Looking at him could take anyone's gd away!!! Congrats again mrs!!!!

[Winngrin]

MrsH he is absolutely beautiful! So happy for you!

3M, great news about your lo, maybe he will be a total chunk!

[Butterfly Spirit]

Awwww Mrs. Honyez what a doll he is! Enjoy squeezing him and lavishing kisses on those chubby cheeks! Can't wait to hear your birth story!

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[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

Butterfly, your daughter is absolutely beautiful!!!

[Tiffani3]

Teddy Arthur
born 9.07am at home 30/3/13
8 pounds 10oz
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[Cinss]

OMG TIFF

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[luckylass]

OMG I am off here for a few days and come back to the most fab news. Congratulations to the new mammies. Delighted for you both on your beautiful arrivals.

[Tiffani3]

Thank you.
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I am so in love I could cry!!!! Xx

[luckylass]

I am so in love I could cry!!!! Xx


Ok this actually made me well up with tears. Tiff I am beyond thrilled for you all.

[Bimby]

Oh Tiffani!!!! How wonderful, Congratulations hun :) Teddy is absolutely adorable, so very happy for you xoxoxo

[Bimby]

Accupuncture did the trick hey ;) Were you always having a home birth or was it a bit of a "surprise" one x

[Tiffani3]

Accupuncture did the trick hey ;) Were you always having a home birth or was it a bit of a "surprise" one x

Yeah lol it did! Yes was aways planning on having a home birth and it all went perfectly. Very speedy 2 hour labor! Xx

[suregena]

Man, ladies! A lot of you are having speedy labors - send me your speedy labor vibes when it is the end of May and my turn. :bigsmile: I'd definitely like to not have a 49 hour labor like my son!

So glad your home birth went well, Tiff. :D I hope I manage my home birth successfully, too!

[suregena]

By the way, he's beeeautiful!

[homebirthing princess]

Congratulations on your beautiful baby boys ladies they are both scrummy xxxxx

[ynwa]

Teddy Arthur
born 9.07am at home 30/3/13
8 pounds 10oz
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Another perfect baby,well done you,x

[Wishing4Pink]

Congratulations Tiffani, Teddy is so scrummy. Enjoy every second with him x

[TT_3814]

Congrats Tiff, Teddy is absolutely perfect!! :D

[Mrs_P]

Sorry to interrupt ladies but just had to stop by and say a big congrats to mrshoneyz and tiffani your little men are both so beautiful and teddy is such a cute name and it really suits him xxxxxx

[Rosie85]

Congrats on your teddy tiff! I can't wait for my teddy now :-). That acupuncture must really work! Is his full name teddy or Theodore?

[mummypink]

Awww Tiffani congratulations! He is absolutely beautiful! xxxx

[Tiffani3]

Thank you girls your all so lovely.

Rosie his full name will just be teddy as I love it so so much ;)

My god I forgot how bad after pains were, wow!!!! I think mine are worse than my labor pains!

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[Rosie85]

Oh tiff so sorry about the after pains, that's what I am personally dreading the most. I didn't forget how awful they were and I want to cry thinking about it. Make sure you get some ice down there and take warm baths frequently! It will pass soon and your adorable teddy is worth it!

[Bimby]

Oh gosh the after pains are the worst!!! Would I feel them after a C/sthis time you think?? Maybe the drugs will make them bearable.. after Ds2 they were worse than labour for sure!

[mummypink]

The after pains are supposed to get worse with each pregnancy apparently, I'm really not looking forward to them either! Although I am in so much discomfort at the moment I just want to have my baby now, I'm barely sleeping a wink at night and have my two little boys to look after during the day over the Easter hols. Seriously not fun and I just feel like crying. :(

[suregena]

Gosh, I don't really remember much in terms of after pains with my son... obviously the uterus would hurt a little (just mild twinging) while I breastfed since it was helping it contract back up to size... is that after pains? Or is it something else?

[hotdogz&boyz]

^^I haven't had after pains either time. I mean, some minor cramping when nursing at first, but nothing like what I hear some ladies talking about. So maybe we will be lucky and miss out?!

Two GORGEOUS babies! I can't get over how distinct Mrs littles boys nose is. What a beautiful profile he has. And little Teddy has squishy cheeks that make me swoon. No wonder you ladies are over the moon...they are both edible (not in a creepy way!)

[Bimby]

Gena I didnt feel them much with DS1 but DS2 I did for sure! Yes it is the contracting when breastfeeding but it seems to be worse after subsequent babies - hopefully you'll get lucky this time around :) xx

[Rosie85]

Ugh, woke up with that symphysis pubic thing today...what the heck! Never had it before but I told dh it feels like someone has been beating my lady parts. I can barely walk! Contractions every 20 minutes as well, hoping they don't amount to anything until Thursday though.

How is everyone else doing?

[Bimby]

Oh SPD sux!! I have it too hun. Hope the contractions fizzle out for you until Thursday x

[Winngrin]

Congratulations Tiffani!! He is just beautiful!

[suregena]

I'm not having sore hips when I sleep at night yet but I did by now with my son. Why is that?!

[mummypink]

I think maybe it is down to how you are carrying? I've never ached so much as I do this pregnancy, although thankfully it only started from probably about 34 weeks.

I've got really bad period type pain today and sporadic contractions, really hoping this is it!!

I didn't get the after pains with ds1, they were pretty bad with ds2 and I am really not looking forward to them this time! I have even packed paracetamol in my hospital bag as with ds2 it took them about 30 minutes to get any to me and I was in so much pain trying to feed him. Says how bad they were as I gave birth to him without any pain relief!! x

[Bimby]

Oooh MP I hope you'll be holding Bubba soon hun :)

[homebirthing princess]

I found the after pains really bad this time to, they were worse then the contractions which I felt nothing but pressure!

Oooh mummy praying this is it for u hun please keep us updated and good luck :) x

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

Congrats mrshonyez and tiffani!!! Your baby boys are beautiful. These last 9 months have flown by, and it's been amazing having you all to share joy, sadness and every other emotion I've had since becoming pregnant. I can't believe we are at the end of our pregnancies. I love you all and really feel blessed to have you in my life. Thank you and congratulations again!!!

[Rosie85]

That was beautiful Three! We love you too!

So I am in a predicament...I went to labor and delivery last night with a fever and pain. They said I have a possible kidney infection which obviously is serious. However I feel super uncomfrtable taking antiobiotics during pregnancy. On top of that the one they prescribed me isn't well suited for 38+ week pregnant women and cause anemia in the newborn, so not okay with me! I could call and ask for a different kind but I looked them all up and don't like any of my choices. I don't know what to do. I am so nervous not treating the infection whch isn't for sure yet...waiting on results. I am also nervous to take drugs to treat it. Should I wait for the cultures to come back and see how serious it is? ugh I hate this!!

[Cinss]

Oooh MP I hope you'll be holding Bubba soon hun :)

Yes, any update? Maybe you had you baby???

[Cinss]

Rosie, yes i would just wait for the results then make your decision, you need to be fit and healthy for your labor, hopefully its not as bad as they think, but do consider the antibiotics if they insist you take them before delivery.

[Bimby]

I agree with cinss, wait for results but if u need to take them then it would probably be best as you don't want to labour already unwell and in pain. You poor luv, that must be awfully uncomfortable xx

[Winngrin]

3M, that was so sweet, it made me get a little teary!

Rosie, I would also wait for the results and go from there, who knows, maybe you'll be holding LO by then :)

Tomorrow morning is Italy appointment to get my cerclage removed. I'm very nervous that it will be hard to remove. Dh is coming with me and we are taking my hospital bad just in case the stitches come out and me cervix pops open like an umbrella!

[Winngrin]

Italy appointment??? I meant my appointment. Thanks Kindle, not even close!

[Rosie85]

hahaha gotta love that autocorrect winn! Good luck tomorrow with the removal!

I am hoping baby Teddy wants to come tomorrow afternoon it is going to be BEAUTIFUL outside, perfect birthday weather :-)

[TT_3814]

Rosie- Sorry to hear that :( I hope the results come back soon and you and your doctor can figure out what to do from there. **hugs**

Mummy- Thinking of you and hoping baby is on the way.

Winn~ Good luck and smooth removal vibes for tomorrow! Keep us posted! Lol silly autocorrect. :P

[Bimby]

Winni good luck for your appt tomorrow - in Italy lol That'd be nice eh :)
MP how are you??? Any news for us stalkers :)

[Rosie85]

I bet I've dilated a good centimeter more. Earlier I had some intense contractions for a good 2 hours. They were every 2 minutes apart but varied in time and intensity so I knew it was false labor and not the real deal but wow did they hurt!

[Rosie85]

Also been super nauseous today, hoping its a sign of labor and not kidney infection.

[Bimby]

Yay Rosie, I hope it all means things are happening soon for you!! When do you hear back from the doctor about your test???

[Rosie85]

Bimby, hopefully today, I hope it's just a bladder infection. If its only a bladder issue I will wait to treat it until baby comes.

[Winngrin]

Cerclage is out! It went great, took less than 5 minutes and I barely felt a thing. No dilation and no cramping. Dr said baby is considered full term tomorrow so now it's just wait and see :)

[Cinss]

Bimby, hopefully today, I hope it's just a bladder infection. If its only a bladder issue I will wait to treat it until baby comes.'

You can drink cranberry juice to help with that, good for baby too :)

[Cinss]

Where oh where is MummyPink http://dl3.glitter-graphics.net/pub/335/335333vh9guvky0j.gif (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)

[Rosie85]

I have been downing unsweetened cranberry juice, its nasty awful!

[Rosie85]

holy heck ladies! I put some clary sage on my belly to see if it would do anything. No contractions but wow do I feel goofy. I kind of feel floaty and out of it, like I am a bit high maybe??? Oh and I also smell like pig poo...LOL

[Cinss]

How much did you use Rosie?

[Rosie85]

I used coconut oil, about a tablespoon of that and maybe 4-5 drops of the oil? I couldn't get a clear count but it wasn't a ton.

[Cinss]

I used coconut oil, about a tablespoon of that and maybe 4-5 drops of the oil? I couldn't get a clear count but it wasn't a ton.

I had to google it because i had never heard of it, but it does say it can cause euphoria.. thats why preggies use it during labour instead of pain relief meds. Are you feeling ok now?

[Rosie85]

Yeah I super sleepy from it and I noticed my contractions I have gotten are way less painful already. woohoo! I just feel super relaxed which is nice!

[Winngrin]

I just got home from l&d, was having contractions every 5 minutes. Dilated to 4 but no additional progress so I was sent home to wait. Contractions have mostly stopped now.

[Bimby]

Winni I thought when u were a 4 you were considered in active labour?? Hopefully things pick up for you hun xx

[pinkin2011]

I was 7 cm when I went into to hospital to be induced and I was not even in Labour...??

[pinkin2011]

oh and I was 36 weeks 3 days preg!!

[Bimby]

Wow Pinkin.. I remember reading it when I had DS1 and when I got to hospital with him I was 4cm and contracting so I was admitted as they said I was in active labour. Couldnt imagine walking around at 7cm! That would have been a very quick induction for you lol With DS2 I was 6cm when I got to hospital but I had been contracting every 3 mins for an hour or more beforehand.

Mummypink - I hope everything is ok with you and you are just busy holding your beautiful new baby :)

Winni - have those contrax stayed away still?

[Cinss]

When i went in with DD i was 4cm and contracting every 5mins so they broke my waters and gave me potocin drip and 9 hours later DD was born. They probably should have sent me home too, they just seemed to want to rush things along! Im going to wait till im 3mins between contractions this time.

[pinkin2011]

I had him in 3 hrs but had an epidural so I think If I had of not had the epi and been able to move around I would of had him alot quicker... First ds had him in 4.5 hrs and that was only with using the gas!

[Bimby]

Cinss I couldnt agree more with waiting - I was lucky in that they didnt rush me with inducing drugs with DS1, my hind waters had already broken at home but with DS1 being posterior I was in need of pain relief as I was in agony so was very happy to be there lol
DS2 was a breeze in comparison, got to hospital at 2.30am and had him 3 hours later at 5.25am - you definitely know your body second time around :)

[Rosie85]

I believe active labor is 5 cm but a lot of docs will keep you and break your water at 4 if you are having good strong contractions.

I'm suppose to go in immediatley when I notice regular contractions since I am vbac. I don't like it because I don't want to have to lie in the bed right away like they make me. Last time I woke up middle of the night with contractions two minutes apart and strong right away. I was almost a 5 when I got there and it took 4 hours. Hoping it's similar or less this time. 2 hours would be nice.

[suregena]

Aww... my 4D scan went really well! I got 57 photos! She looks a bit like my son but I swear the features are more prominently my husband (whereas my son looks a bit more like me.) so lovely! I'll share some later when I get home. She looks so squishy already! :)

[Tiffani3]

I was 7cm 10 mins before teddy was born!!! With very irregular contractions.
Goes to show how quickly it can change.
xx

[suregena]

I'll try to restrain myself - like I said earlier, I was given a disc of 57 images! Wowza... so many to pick from!

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[Tiffani3]

Argh suregena there such good pics and super cute xx

[Cinss]

Willow is gonna be the cutest little thing! I think she looks like you Gena. Such great pics!

[Butterfly Spirit]

Surgena, how AWESOME they are!!! What a neat scan to have to cherish your DD!!! :)
And she's beautiful!

[Bimby]

They are awesome! she looks so adorable already, aarrrghh I just cant wait to meet our little babies :):)

[Bimby]

So are there any of you ladies feeling like bubs is going to be herein the next 24 hours!! Some of you are so close :) I just cant wait to see the next baby born :)

[Rosie85]

Nope, not sure why but I have been feeling discouraged and pessimistic about this labor. Something feels off and I'm not excited like I was with my last, I'm just annoyed at everything and everyone at all times, i try to change my mood but it keeps going right back to dreary. Ugh!

I have an appt tomorrow and I'm sure doc will strip my membranes. Maybe by Sunday I will have a baby and a better outlook ;-)

[Bimby]

Rosie I'm sorry you're feeling so low :( its hard at this stage of pregnancy, hopefully in the moment you'll start to feel better about things xx

[Butterfly Spirit]

OMG Rosie, I had no idea it was your turn! I need to pay a lot more attention to due dates Ahhhh how exciting!!! Can't wait to meet your little one.
I hope that you are able to cheer up soon and prepare for the arrival of your sweet baby! I'm SO excited! :running:

[mummypink]

I started with contractions a few days ago in the middle of the night, they were fairly strong (although not painful) and 10 minutes apart for about 3 hours and then got down to 7 minutes apart. I got up and had a shower and they eased off a bit, we got the kids up and sent off to nursery and I took the dog for a walk and things picked up again so we set off to hospital. Of course in the hours drive there the contractions stopped! When I got there they checked me and I was still having contractions but very sporadic, and I was 2cm dilated so nothing really. They gave me a sweep and said to have a walk around and see if things picked up so we went off into the nearby town and had lunch walked around loads. While I was walking I was getting more and more contractions, went back to the hospital and they calmed down again! I got checked and was only 2-3cm dilated! They said I could stay in if I wanted as my other two labours have been very quick. We called a friend who kindly offered to look after the boys for the night and we decided to stay in the hospital just to be on the safe side. Despite loads of walking round corridors etc the contractions didn't build up anymore and by morning I was ready for home so we came back on the basis that if they start again I have to get straight to the hospital. Very frustrating! I've had contractions and labour type pains every since but nothing regular to make me think he is actually on his way. Just hoping when things do start properly I still have time to get to the hospital!

Plus I really want him to come this weekend as hubby already had to have 2 days off work and they are going to think he is taking the mickey if he has to have more time off next week when the baby finally decides to appear!!

I'm not apprehensive at all about the labour I just want it to happen but I am feeling really down. Not totally sure why, I think I just need to be cuddling my new little man now. xxx

[TT_3814]

Butterfly~ I love your avatar, so precious!! :HH:

Surgena- Such adorable pics of your baby girl! :)

Sending tons of labor vibes Rosie and Mummy!!!

[Rosie85]

I've been down too mummy, I think I need the same...cuddles with my little man. Here's to hoping we both get them this weekend! Good luck!

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

Hello ladies. I need your opinion. Last Thursday I had a growth scan. I was a little over 35 weeks. The tech said the baby weighed about 6.6 lbs. And he was in the 77th percentile. Today I had my weekly appt with a doc that had looked at my u/s from last week. She said baby was in the 55th percentile. She thinks this little guy will be about 7lbs14oz. I've had pretty big babies in the past. My last little guy was 9. Who do you think I should go with, the tech who did the scan, or the doc that looked at it? I have no newborn clothes. And I don't feel like going out and getting some. But it he's not even 8lbs I'll have to. Thanks ladies. And hurry up Mr. Rosie and Mr. Mummypink!!!

[ynwa]

Just a little update,been for Pre op today,I am due in hospital at 7.30am Monday morning,and I am 1st on the list to go down for section:.)

[Butterfly Spirit]

OMG there are a few of you ready to pOp!!
YAY for the new upcoming little babies!!!!

[Butterfly Spirit]

Butterfly~ I love your avatar, so precious!! :HH:

TT thank you! there are a handful of pics on her arrival thread. She's 2 months old today!

[Rosie85]

Got back from doctor, 3cm and 80% and super soft. Just an hour ago though I got bloody show And have been having tons of contractions so maybe tonight is the night?!

[luckylass]

Rosie that is so exciting. Best of luck and hope you meet you little one soon.

[Cinss]

Got back from doctor, 3cm and 80% and super soft. Just an hour ago though I got bloody show And have been having tons of contractions so maybe tonight is the night?!
Yay, i think it will be soon for you! Keep us updated :)

[Butterfly Spirit]

Got back from doctor, 3cm and 80% and super soft. Just an hour ago though I got bloody show And have been having tons of contractions so maybe tonight is the night?!

YAY it sounds like it!!!!!!!!!!

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[Butterfly Spirit]

Hello ladies. I need your opinion. Last Thursday I had a growth scan. I was a little over 35 weeks. The tech said the baby weighed about 6.6 lbs. And he was in the 77th percentile. Today I had my weekly appt with a doc that had looked at my u/s from last week. She said baby was in the 55th percentile. She thinks this little guy will be about 7lbs14oz. I've had pretty big babies in the past. My last little guy was 9. Who do you think I should go with, the tech who did the scan, or the doc that looked at it? I have no newborn clothes. And I don't feel like going out and getting some. But it he's not even 8lbs I'll have to. Thanks ladies. And hurry up Mr. Rosie and Mr. Mummypink!!!

Hard call. My tech knew more than the doc! :)
Do you have a Kid-To-Kid where you live?

[Bimby]

Oh the bloody show was a sure sign for my Ds2!! He came within 4/5 hr's after that, how exciting Rosie:) I hope this is it hun.
Mp how frustrating for you, I'm sure your lil man will be here very soon though hun xx
Ynwa only a few days to go omg this page will be booming with babies soon :)
All the best to you all xx h

[Rosie85]

Hoping it wasn't all just irritation from the doctor exam. Still having contractions but they are not as frequent. Hoping the bleeding wasn't from the check, although I never bleed from that so hmmmm

[Butterfly Spirit]

Hoping it wasn't all just irritation from the doctor exam. Still having contractions but they are not as frequent. Hoping the bleeding wasn't from the check, although I never bleed from that so hmmmm

Well, you are a 3 and 80% so I say that she'll be here pretty darn SOON! ;)

[Rosie85]

Gah! The contractions stopped. After 5 solid hours of horrible pains they stopped :-(. Maybe they will come back in the middle of the night.

[Winngrin]

3m, maybe grab a couple smaller outfits just in case. You can always roll up sleeves and baby will probably be swaddled a lot early on anyway do I probably wouldn't bother to get a lot of new born size.

Rosie, fingers crossed for you!

Surgena, awesome pics! Can't wait to see the live version for comparison.

My contractions have stopped and a whole lotta nothin' is going on. If I was 39 weeks or more they would have helped labor along but don't do anything before then unless there is a medical need.

[Bimby]

C'mon you little bubba's due soon, stop giving your mummys a hard time - We're all ready to meet you :) Hope you ladies are holding up ok x

[Cinss]

Sending you all close to due date labor vibes ;)

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[Bimby]

haha love it Cinss :)

[Rosie85]

Cinss, that picture is great! Haha.

Still no teddy over here. Labor stopped completely. Going to go walking today, see if I can get it started again. I think yesterday's contractions probably brought me to a 4 so it will go quick once it gets going.

Isn't it funny how we are in a hurry to have a lot of pain and zero sleep?! I really am scared to go late though as I am vbac and the rupture risk increases with baby size. Doc finally agreed my due date is probably right since its more ovulation based. He said he trusts that over the early ultrasounds.

[suregena]

Argh. My husband promotes gigs and most often has the bands/musician crash at our house. When it was just us I was okay with it but with our son, I've been increasingly uncomfortable about it. All these people are not questionable or suspect, and are all very nice and aren't wild/crazy. It's merely the fact that I don't like using my home as a crash pad anymore. Now with Willow on the way, I've been more vocal about it (especially today as there is a musician from Austria staying who he says he told me about but I don't remember so wasn't anticipating the visitor) and it really pisses my husband off, like I'm being unreasonable?! Just... arghhhhh! (He runs a music website.. reviews music, puts on gigs, etc... so I think he perceives it as an attack on his 'hobby' but when it comes to my private space, I feel I'm entitled to having a say?!)

Anyway, just venting...

[Bimby]

Oh that would pi$$ me off too Gena. No way would I be letting people stay, especially once Willow arrives. You don't need to be dealing with that. I'd feel uncomfortable with strangers around me and my kids. I mean yeah I'm sure they're nice people but does your dh really know them?? I don't think you're being unreasonable at all.

Rosie I hope the walking helps hun :)

[suregena]

Like I told him, there is the odd one I've met many times who I'd be totally fine with but like... early into this pregnancy, the place he had set up for a band of six Italian musicians to stay at fell through at the last minute... so they ALL stayed at our tiny house... for two nights! They were all lovely and cooked for us, but it was chaos as our house is small... my son's room floor and living room floor was used as bed spaces so our son had to sleep with us... AND it was during my first trimester aka morning sickness. My son and I stayed trapped in my bedroom because I felt cramped and sick and it was a little stressful. Just... ehhhhh. Obviously something I'm going to have to keep talking to him about. I in no way want to get in the way of what he does but I've got to cross the line somewhere.

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

I agree!! You're a better woman than I am. I would've set my dh on fire in front of the band.

[suregena]

Hahah. The tough thing is these aren't bad people and I know it's cheaper for my hubbo to have them stay here then pay for their accommodation... but... priorities! We're a family household now... need my private spaccccccce!

[Bimby]

You totally need and deserve your private space, your DH needs to understand that. If he has to have them stay then he should put you and Otis up in a fancy hotel lol

[Cinss]

I have a similar situation coming up suregena... So i will have bubs in May, then DP's sister and her family are coming to stay for the Pink concert in July. She and her partner have 6 kids! so our 3 bedroom house will supposedly have to hold 12 people, thats if we dont have DP's 2 daughters staying too! I can't believe he offered to let them stay with us! I have never met them yet and as much as i would like to i just feel like i am going to have to go stay somewhere else while my house is over run by strangers :( with a 2 month old baby.

[Bimby]

Oh gosh I feel for you both, I just couldnt imagine having to deal with a newborn and a house full of people. I have cleaning ocd when people come over and would want to be cleaning up all the time and it just wouldnt be possible with a newbie..

Any news from MP, Rosie TT and any others??

YNWA sooooooooo close :) one more sleep yay!!

[suregena]

Aw, cinss, that's so frustrating and stressful! Ugh! I feel for you! :(

[Rosie85]

Nothing here! :-( bugger.

[Bimby]

Nothing here! :-( bugger.
Bugger :( xx

[ynwa]

Oh gosh I feel for you both, I just couldnt imagine having to deal with a newborn and a house full of people. I have cleaning ocd when people come over and would want to be cleaning up all the time and it just wouldnt be possible with a newbie..

Any news from MP, Rosie TT and any others??

YNWA sooooooooo close :) one more sleep yay!!
Aaaaarrrrrrggggghhhhhh so nervous,:.)x

[Bimby]

Aaaaarrrrrrggggghhhhhh so nervous,:.)x

I bet you are!! I can only imagine hun. Is this your first C/S?? This one will be my first when I have it eek! Not sure how much sleep Id get the night before. I'll be nervous, excited you name it :)

Have you got plans for tonight to take your mind off things?? Cant wait to hear how everything has gone, rest up and all the best for tomorrow xx

[ynwa]

I bet you are!! I can only imagine hun. Is this your first C/S?? This one will be my first when I have it eek! Not sure how much sleep Id get the night before. I'll be nervous, excited you name it :)

Have you got plans for tonight to take your mind off things?? Cant wait to hear how everything has gone, rest up and all the best for tomorrow xx
Had section with ds2,so I know what's coming,I will be getting tubes tied at same time as section so maybe it's that that makes me nervous?also anxious to see if the polyhydramnios I have has caused baby and problems!there has been talk of a little tube being passed down into baby's tummy to rule out a blockage,this needs to be done before 1st feed,if they find a blockage it's a little op for baby:.(nannas having the boys until we are home from hospital,so we are going to take them there this aft then me and Dh are going for a Sunday roast dinner,probably the last child free for a while:.)x

[Bimby]

Did the Poly just happen towards the end of pregnancy? I know my Ob said I had a lot of fluid too hence measuring 5 weeks ahead but she never indictated it to be too much so just wondering about it. Im sure your LO will be just fine sweet, will be keeping you and bubs in my thoughts.
A roast dinner sounds delicous - a nice hearty meal before bubs comes along :) Enjoy the peace and quiet and try and sleep if you can!! Im excited for you :):):)

[suregena]

I'm starting to get those "what if the scan was wrong" feelings again. Then I dreamt last night I had a home birth and baby wasn't Willow and I felt confused!

Oh dear! I guess no one feels confident about what gender is revealed during their scans!

[Bimby]

Im always worried about that too Gena lol Ive had my Ob check a few times and she says girl but I never leave feeling 100% about it. I guess we probably wont believe it until they are in our arms :)

Is anyone else feeling nauseas like first tri again. I am feeling awful! Add to that I am constipated and well I am really counting down the weeks/days/hours/minutes.. I hate that I am as I am trying so hard to enjoy every day of these last weeks but it is hard when Im feeling so gross!!
I'm also getting the same gross taste after drinking water again. It has to be ice cold or no go :( Anyway, just having a whinge, I am so grateful to be pregnant and I know so many would wish to be where I am now so my whinge is over..

[suregena]

I only had the 16 week private gender scan then 20 weeks for my NHS scan where they said gender... but then you read online about it being wrong for people! Yikes. I would hope at least my private scan would be right since I paid money and they had a good machine. :P

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

I'm feeling sick again too. And even though I take heartburn meds, I still have it when I'm sleeping.

Ynwa good luck sweetie. I hope all is well with your new little girl. Enjoy your kid free meal.

Rosie, send Teddy an eviction notice...we want to see him!!! hahaha

And to those who still worry about gender...you are definitely having girls!!! And we can't wait to see their pics. I am 37 weeks tomorrow. My oldest is turning 8 also. I will be a mom of 5 under the age of 8 in a few short weeks.

[pinkin2011]

ThreeM does your youngest sleep good?

[Wishing4Pink]

Good luck tomorrow ynwa! x

[mrshonyez]

Thank you everyone for all the nice comments, Colton just fits perfectly into our family :) I just love this little man so much, and he's been such an easy baby so far! I was nervous about breast feeding since I had trouble with the first two, but he's such a good eater. He gained back to his birth weight by 4 days old, and I've been able to already stock up 50 oz extra in the freezer in the 10 days he's been here! However, I think my gallbladder is acting up, so I have to schedule an ultrasound tomorrow to check it. I've read pregnancy can cause problems with it, so I'm hoping it doesn't mess up how well breast feeding is going this time.

Congratulations Tiffany!! What a cutie! And good luck to ynwa! I can't wait to see some more babies!!!

All you ladies have been so amazing, and this has been a wonderful journey with y'all. I hope even after everyone has their babies, we can pop on here once in a while and see how everyone is doing! I honestly feel like I'm not done having babies, but it will be a while before we think of having another. I still would like a daughter someday, but something happened after this birth and I feel I just want another baby regardless. He's just so perfect, as are my older two!

[Bimby]

Oh Mrshonyez so nice to hear from you! Colton sounds lovely and I am so happy he is feeding well. I hope the same for me this time too :) Maybe we can set up a "babies from March/April/May 13" group so we can stay in contact afterwards. Obviously it wont be as busy as this one as we wont have as much time on our hands but it would be nice to try and see our babies grow :)

Ynwa - wishing you all the best for today hun x

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

ThreeM does your youngest sleep good?

Yes. He sleeps better than all the other kids. About 11 hours a night. How are you doing?

[pinkin2011]

Going well find I still get a bit itchy so have to get a blood test done. Bubs is 6 months old . Sleeping really good now... until something messes that up!! like TEETHING!!

[Rosie85]

Thinking of you ynwa! Sending you all the best! Also hoping I can join in, haha.

Zero signs pointing to labor but maybe baby knows my favorite number is 8 and will arrive tomorrow?!

[ynwa]

Thanks everyone just on way to hospital now,I am very nervous,but VERY excited.will update soon as I can:.)x

[Bimby]

Exciting ynwa!!!! Can't wait to hear :) all the best luv x

[Cinss]

Thanks everyone just on way to hospital now,I am very nervous,but VERY excited.will update soon as I can:.)x

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[Tiffani3]

Good luck ynwa. Thinking of you xx

[Bimby]

I wonder if ynwa is holding bubs already?? I know she was going to be the first one in theatre but I guess you never really know how long you have to wait until you are there.. I cant believe this will be me in 33 days!!!! It feels like forever but I know it will be here in the blink of an eye. I have an Ob appt tomorrow so hoping I get a proposed time etc Anxious to hear what position the baby is in now too and hopefully get a measurement as I missed out on that last time.

Anyone else have appts coming up?

[suregena]

I have a midwife appointment at 34 weeks, where they'll likely retake my blood since my iron was a little low at 28 weeks.

[ynwa]

[QUOTE=Bimby;385552]I wonder if ynwa is holding bubs already?? I know she was going to be the first one in theatre but I guess you never really know how long you have to wait until you are there.. I cant believe this will be me in 33 days!!!! It feels like forever but I know it will be here in the blink of an eye. I have an Ob appt tomorrow so hoping I get a proposed time etc Anxious to hear what position the baby is in now too and hopefully get a measurement as I missed out on that last time.

Anyone else have appts coming up?[/QUOTE
Hiya no not yet,emergancy came in,they moved me to 4th on the list!no 2 went down 50 mins ago,x

[Bimby]

Argh!! I guess thats what happens huh. Sucks still, hope you're not feeling too hungry :) x

[Rosie85]

Oh bugger ynwa! Soon enough though huh?

I'm afraid I will get kicked out of my Wednesday morning induction. We are having strange weather so I'm assuming it's putting everyone but me into labor. :p

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

Going well find I still get a bit itchy so have to get a blood test done. Bubs is 6 months old . Sleeping really good now... until something messes that up!! like TEETHING!!

I can't believe it's been 6 months!!!! And I can't believe you're still itchy. Hopefully your good luck with continue when his teeth start coming in. Are you planning on having any more children?

[homebirthing princess]

Well ladies ynwa asked me to update u all......I'm,pleased to announce she has had her beautiful baby girl, all 10lb8oz of her :) I will let her tell the rest....congratulations hun she's a,little doll just perfect xxx

[hotdogz&boyz]

Holy cow! What a healthy little gal! Congrats all around. I hope everything went smooth as silk. Can't wait to see pics of the "little" lady :)

I just caught up on posts, we have been helping my folks move this week. It's been a bit hectic. I can't believe some of these little ones are stringing their mamas along so much! Come on babies!

Not much happening here. Appt/sono/NST in the morning to check on baby. Just precautionary since I have the blood issue. I am excited to get an estimate on size (despite the fact they can be very inaccurate, they have been on par for both of my boys). I want to start getting a bag packed and want to pick out a going home outfit (one son could have stood preemie and one needed 0-3 even though I squeezed him into a newborn anyway!). I am feeling really good, much better than a couple weeks ago, which is weird. But I'll take it!

Hope everyone is doing well as well!

[Rosie85]

Wow! What a healthy size! That would have hurt coming out, thank goodness for c sections. Huge congrats to ynwa!!!

[Wishing4Pink]

Huge congratulations ynwa on the birth of your little girl!!!! Wow, what a fab weight as well. Hope alls going well now with you both x

[Cinss]

Congratulations YNWA!!!!

[Tiffani3]

Congratulations ynwa xx xx

[Bimby]

YAY!!!! Congrats YNWA on the birth of you baby girl :) Cant wait to hear all about it hon, for now rest up and enjoy you beautiful baby girl xx

[Winngrin]

Congratulations Ynwa!!!! Can't wait to see pictures!

[Bimby]

Just had my Ob appt... Baby is measuring around 5lb15oz based on tummy measurment so about 1 or 2 weeks ahead (depending on which dates you go by). Fluid levels look great apparently and the little miss is in the head down position so all good there YAY!! Problem I just found out though is my Ob is out of town the original day we planned to do the C/S (11th May) and will be away from 7th - 12th May at a conference... My Ob has said she will check me before she goes and if I am dilating at all and things appear ok then she will deliver me on the 6th but she'd rather wait till the 14th when Id be 39weeks as she likes to have them cook a bit longer which I agree.... Im torn though and I know this will sound crazy but I really liked either the 10th/11th May.. My Sisters b'day is the 12th and my stepmums is the 13th and I reallllly didnt want to have my baby on those dates. Im worried that if we wait I will spontaneously labour on one of those days (DS2 was 8 days early).. I know that ultimately that will mean she was meant to have that birthday but if I could choose then Id rather she didnt.. What do you ladies think I should do??? I have another appt on the 22nd April with the Dr that would do my C/S if my Dr is away so I will meet her beforehand (I have already met her for a previous pregnancy and she is lovely) Would you just have her do the delivery on the 10th May or wait for your Ob to be back?? Ultimately this could all get thrown out the window if bubs decides to come before the 10th but would love your advice..
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[Butterfly Spirit]

Awwww Bimby, can't wait!!!! Do you ever go around 37 weeks?
Do May 10th!
I had my sons at 37 or 37.5 they were healthy babes!

[Bimby]

Agreed Butterfly :) I think we have decided on the 10th which would be 38 weeks (or almost 39 by my calculations anyway) Id rather have it planned and organised prior then be rushed through if I labour spontaneously. (obviously that could still happen anyway) Ive never had a C/S so it's not like I can really compare Dr's for that side of things and I know a few ladies who have used this particular Ob for their births and loved her as she is very calm so that has eased any concerns. Soooooo all going "to plan" I will now have bubs on the 10th May :)

[Bimby]

Has anyone heard from brandles lately? I haven't seen any posts from her so hoping all ok x

[Rosie85]

Theodore Raymond joined us this morning April 9th at 9:18. He is beautiful! He weighed in at 7lbs 14ozs and 19 inches long. Not a single stitch was needed and I'm doing great! Labor was about 6 hours long.

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

Woohoo Rosie!!1 Congrats. So glad Teddy's here.

[ynwa]

Just a quick picture,meet dolly.thanks everyone x

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

She looks 2 months old!!! Beautiful little girl ynwa!! Congrats.

[TT_3814]

Congrats Rosie and happy birthday Teddy!!! :D

Sooo cute!!! Congrats Ynwa!!

What a sweet scan pic, Bimby! :)

[Tiffani3]

Congratulations Rosie xx xx

Argh ynwa she is so yummy xx xx

[Mrs_P]

Huge congrats girls - can't believe you are all having your babies, i must admit i'm checking your thread first every time i log on (these beautiful babes are fast becoming my guilty pleasure - especially since i'm online to be doing my uni work - oops)

Rosie so glad Teddy arrived safely, can't wait to see a pic
YWNA Dolly is so so gorgeous x

[luckylass]

Congratulations ladies delighted for you both on the birth of your son and daughter.

Rosie your little man was the very same weight and length as my little lady.

[hotdogz&boyz]

Yay Teddy!! Such great news to have two more babies among us :) fabulous. Can't wait to see Theodore too!

And Dolly is beautiful! Wow what an alert, gorgeous little girl. So many congrats. Enjoy those newbie snuggles. I am so envious ;)

All was well at my appt this morning. Baby was measuring in the 50th percentile at 5lbs, 1oz and looked great. She passed the NST quickly and everything is going well. Induction is tentatively scheduled for May 16th at 39 weeks. I am hoping she follows big brothers suit and comes around 37 weeks (both were born around there). But anytime before induction would be great! Lol.

[Cinss]

Huge CONGRATS Rosie!!!! Glad labor was short and you are doing well :)

Ynwa Dolly is so sweet! I must say all of the bubs in this group are extreemly good looking, glad i am a part of it ;)

[mrshonyez]

Congratulations ynwa!! She is SO beautiful!
And Congratulations Rosie! I can't wait to see some pics of your handsome lil man!! And I agree with Cinss, we've had some adorable babies in this group for sure!

[homebirthing princess]

Congratulations Rosie, so pleased teddy is here....enjoy your baby moon :) xx

[Bimby]

Oh yayayayay!!! Congrats Rosie and Happy Birthday Teddy :) So very happy for you hun.

Ynwa Dolly is beautiful!!!! Cant wait to see more pics of our groups babies :):)

YAYAYAY xx

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

I agree 100% with Cinss. Some of us experienced some awful gd...and all of these babies are so incredible looking. It makes the gd look so ridiculous when you look at their beautiful faces. Congrats ladies.

[mummypink]

Huge congrats ynwa and Rosie! :D

Still no baby here, I am seriously fed up! I've been 2-3cm dilated since the 3rd April. I keep getting strong contractions that become regular and then it all stops! Arrrgggghhhh! Don't know what to do to get this labour going, I feel exhausted by it all as the worst contractions happen during the night.

I've had hot curries, I'm walking the dog about 3 times a day (where I start to get really bad contractions that then stop when I get home!), bouncing on my aerobics ball, taking raspberry leaf tablets, had a small glass of wine the other evening... nothing seems to be making a difference! My hubby has a job interview at the end of the week and he is going to cancel it as he has rearranged it once and as it is about 2 hrs drive away he doesn't want to risk being so far away in case I go into labour. :(

I feel so huge and miserable, I know the baby will arrive when he is ready but all these false starts are just driving me insane. I'm rushing round like a loony half the time trying to make sure the house is clean, the washing is done, the kids have clothes out ready for the next day etc etc just in case something happens as we have a family member over to help with the boys.

Please send lots of labour vibes my way ladies! I want some newborn snuggles soon please! xxx

[Bimby]

Oh MP hun I feel for you :( hoping you'll be holding your little man very very soon. xx
Rosie, can't wait to see pics when u can x
Hbp/ luckylass/mrshonyez/Tiffani any pics of your blessings you can share :) x
TT how are you feeling? Not far now hun x

[luckylass]

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Have been meaning to post a picture for ages so here is one I've taken right now on my iPhone of my little lady asleep in her pram.

[Tiffani3]

Oh luckylass she is yummy, love her hair. Did you boys have as much?

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Here's my teddy today :)

[luckylass]

Tiffani your little man is just stunning. What beautiful big eyes, he will be a heartbreaker.

Yeah all my 3 had lots of hair when born but no heartburn during pregnancy...I was lucky.

[Tiffani3]

Thank you luckylass
I'm sure that's an old wife's tail about heartburn and hairy babies. I only had heartburn this time none with my other boys and he's only got a bit of fluff. :)
Xx

[suregena]

Such beautiful babies on here! <3

[mrshonyez]

Oh my gosh luckylass and tiffany, they are so darn cute! I love it! I just love seeing all these babies :)) Mummypink, I hope things get going soon for you!

Here's another of Colton
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x66/bandbaby1/48412527-38ED-4D90-97A6-17CE7531E2E3-848-0000013C44847107_zps36b8879a.jpg

[luckylass]

Mrshonyez Colton is just so cute. I would sit in under him all day as we say here in Ireland (would sit and cuddle him all day).

[mrshonyez]

Mrshonyez Colton is just so cute. I would sit in under him all day as we say here in Ireland (would sit and cuddle him all day).

Aw thank you. I pretty much do just snuggle him all day :) he's a really good baby! And I just can't get over your little lady's hair!! It's so pretty, as is she! I have to tell you how jealous I am that you live in Ireland... I wish I did lol!

[Tiffani3]

Oh mrshonyez he's soooo cute xx

[cvd]

EEK - popping over from the Due in June group.
Loooove all the baby pictures, SOOOO FRIGGEN CUTE. How exciting. I am actually having a c-section May 22nd so my little Hudson will be coming along with some of your babies.
Congrats on all the new babies, hoping you mama's are having speedy recoveries and wishing all the upcoming babies easy deliveries!

[Bimby]

Oh look at these precious new babies!!!! I love them alll :) Aaaargh Im so clucky now, lucky Im pregnant already lol - 29 days......... tell me, those that have had their babies, does the last 4 weeks draaaaag that badly???

[Cinss]

EEK - popping over from the Due in June group.
Loooove all the baby pictures, SOOOO FRIGGEN CUTE. How exciting. I am actually having a c-section May 22nd so my little Hudson will be coming along with some of your babies.
Congrats on all the new babies, hoping you mama's are having speedy recoveries and wishing all the upcoming babies easy deliveries!

Hey CVD... i added you to our list due in May, its on the 1st page of this thread post number 5 :)

[mrshonyez]

Thank you Tiffany! Your Teddy is just a doll!!
Good luck with your c-section cvd! And yes Bimby, unfortunately they do lol. It seems like the last few weeks are SO much longer than the whole pregnancy itself! But it's totally worth it :) And your lil lady is going to be so precious!

[Bimby]

Ugh! I am just sick of people commenting about how I must be going early because I'm so big... thank goodness school holidays start at the end of next week so I get a 2 week break from all the comments

[homebirthing princess]

Gorgeous babies ladies, and Lucky look at all her hair she's beautiful all my babies have,been bald LOL x

[homebirthing princess]

Here are some recent pics of willow-rose can't beleive she's 6wks on Friday :( enjoy your newborns ladies time goes to quickly xxx
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[Wishing4Pink]

Congratulations Rosie on your little boy!!

Ynwa, Dolly is gorgeous

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[Wishing4Pink]

Gorgeous pics of your little bundles of blessings ladies, can't wait for mine to arrive now :) x

[Rosie85]

HUGE snowstorm here for us today. I asked to go home from the hospital early yesterday and good thing I did! We would have been stuck. Sorry for the delay in pictures but I've had a headache and haven't gotten around to it yet but will soon. I've had very little sleep and am having huge breastfeeding trouble as usual. Went to just pumping and supplementing but pumping hurts as I already have blood blisters :sad: Ugh I hate feeling like I failed at things, poor baby teddy.

[Bimby]

You havent failed Rosie, please dont feel that way!! I know all too well the struggles with feeding. You're doing all you can and Teddy wont know any different and will still be a happy healthy baby regardless of how you feed him. I hope you're feeling better soon, will see pics when you have time hun. Rest up.

HBP Willow is just beautiful!! You're right though, how quickly they seem to grow :( I cant believe she is 6 weeks already x

[suregena]

What are the issues you're having, Rosie?

[hotdogz&boyz]

Rosie...you absolutely did not fail! You are doing great! Breastfeeding is HARD. Be gentle on yourself, you only had a baby two days ago! I hope it gets better/easier all around. I am sure teddy thinks you are doing wonderfully :)

Mummypink: I bet you pop out a baby super quick and very soon. It seems like women who have a bunch of false starts and lots of discomfort have really easy and quick labors. So I hope it's true for you! And soon. I bet you are beyond ready.

And gosh, these babies are gorgeous. It makes me hateful about being due so late in the DDC. Lol. I obviously don't want a baby now, it's too soon. But I really love seeing all these sweet snuggly babies. I want to cuddle one (or all of them!). I seriously am not going to make it through this next month without going insane. Lol.

In a totally, totally unrelated question: can I ask for some GD advice? I have a friend who is preggo and just had a sono at 13 weeks. She has two sons and is dead-convinced this one is a girl. I obviously would LOVE for her to have a girl. She has not even considered it would be a boy (the pregnancy was a surprise and they actually found out fairly far into it, past 10 weeks). But, the nub is obviously rather boy. I haven't said anything. And don't know if I should. I don't think I would say something about the nub in particular, but I wonder if I should mention considering it is a boy or that I have some darling boy clothes I would love for her to have if its a boy (seasons are off from her other two) I feel a bit bad, all of her friends and family are really banking on it being a girl and saying all kinds of things on Facebook. I feel like maybe she is in for a hard fall if it is a boy. And I wonder if she *needs* someone to offer support and/or mention support for having another boy. I wonder if she is putting on a show of being sure it's a girl for her family...but then what happens if she hears blue? I obviously don't want to overstep my bounds. Would you say something to her? Publically? Privately? About gender at all? Or just let the chips fall as they may?

[Tiffani3]

Hbp she's a beauty.

Rosie it's so hard. I'm struggling too. My teddy just wants feeding every hour or hour and half it's driving me mad I'm soooo tired plus my boys are still on there hols really not sure how I'm going to cope next week with ds3 when there back at school.

Hotdogs personally I wouldn't mention it. It very hard to talk about gd even with your closest friends and you never know she maybe having a dd. xx xx

[Mrs_P]

sorry to butt in hotdogz's post just caught my eye. I was like that with ds3 i was so sure he was a girl and it was such a hard and painful place to fall from but then i'm not sure pointing it out would help, especially as you are getting the thing she so desperately wants - with emotions running so high during pregnancy you really don't want her to turn on you. I could really have done with someone keeping my feet on the floor with ds3 but as hard as my family tried i wouldn't listen i was so sure i would get my dream just like everyone else (and we had swayed - ig style), there were 7 of us pregnant at the same time with 2 boys already, i was the only one who a third boy. It felt like they rooting for us to fail and was so hurtful. Things may work out for her but it will be a hard place to fall from if not. Maybe just keep telling her how pleased you are for her and not focus on the gender thing - of her baby or yours (she won't turn to you if you are excited and doing all girly things either). I wouldn't mention the nub but when you come close to 20 week scan just point out your there for her whatever the gender if she wants to talk

[Cinss]

Hotdogz its a tough situation. It depends how close you are as friends. I would mention about the nub theory being online and let her do her own research. If she does she may start thinking its a boy, if she doesn't just let the chips fall as they may.

[TT_3814]

Thank you for thinking of me, Bimby. :)

Our rainbow is a beautiful baby boy!!! Castiel Inias chose his birthday 4/9/13, 11:30pm @ 38.4 weeks, it was a 2 hour labor which resulted in a VBAC. I called my midwifery doula, believing it was just not a big deal/ early labor but wanted her opinion on what I should do. She came over but by then I was a howling mess in a fetal position on the floor. Everything went pretty quickly after that, we made the decision to go to the hospital. I started throwing up quite a bit (sorry tmi) and still somehow made it to her car. My mom had been called while I was sick and arrived just in time to gather the boys and would meet us at the hospital. Once inside, I was in way to much pain to really talk and my doula was AWESOME with the staff, while DH tended to me. The nurse was really sweet and the OB was a nice one, I lucked out. Once my chart was pulled up and they saw my scar type, I was informed about the 'risks', said that she would suggest still having a c-section... but she also pointed that I pretty much labored, was fully dilated at that point, what did I want to do. I told her if things took a turn, I would have a c-section no problem but since all was well, I wanted to push. Okay, let's have a baby was her response. She broke my water, I screamed Cass out and he was born within a few pushes. I feel bad for screaming so much but man that HURT! I needed a couple of stitches but all 6lbs 9oz of him was totally worth it. This has been such a long and emotional road, thank you for allowing to be a part of this great group.

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[Bimby]

Oh TT he is gorgeous hun!! Congratulations to you on a super quick birth :) amazing job and yay you got to have a vbac :) enjoy baby gazing at his beautiful face xx

[Butterfly Spirit]

Oh TT he is SO beautiful! Congrats on the VBAC too, it makes his entrance into the world that much more special since it was able to happen! Do some newborn pics! I'd love to see them!

[Cinss]

Congratulations TT :) He is a spunk!

[Wishing4Pink]

Congratulations TT on your gorgeous little boy x

[Tiffani3]

Congratulations tt he is beautiful xx xx

[hotdogz&boyz]

Thanks for the words of wisdom ladies. I think I am gonna stay out of it and just hope she has a tricky girl baking or that she seeks support if she does fall hard. It's a tough place to be in, I am sure.

And look at that gorgeous little man! Huge congrats TT. He is really, really beautiful. And such a neat name!

[luckylass]

TT your little man really is beautiful. Congratulations he is so cute.

[ThreeMenAndALAdy]

TT add him to the list of beautiful babies in this group. Congrats to you!!! Great job ladies...keep them coming!!!